Ryan E. Reed Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pfc. Ryan E. Reed was as serious about his faith as he was about humor. Alicia Reed said her husband''s sense of humor helped her through their time apart, when he was in Iraq. "In bad situations, he would try to make it better by cracking jokes a lot," she said. "He never wanted anyone to be sad." Reed, 20, Colorado Springs, Colo., was killed April 29 in a roadside bombing south of Baghdad. He was based in Baumholder, Germany. Alicia Reed, who met her future husband in high school, said when Reed joined the Army he was looking for a better life and money for college so he could become a teacher. He entered combat a few months later. "He went straight from boot camp to Germany and then Iraq," she said.

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and to also let the Reed Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one, Ryan E. Reed US Army Private 1st Class. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey...

Charlie Gili

December 20, 2014 | Brooklyn, NY

To the family and friends of Pfc. Ryan E. Reed:
Always remembering Ryan. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2012 | Carson City, NV

To our dear nephew... As 9/11 approaches, we think of the sacrifice you made for all of us. You are missed always! Love, Ray and Tara

Ray Swinson

September 10, 2011 | Fond Du Lac, WI

Ryan, I think of you often and know that you are in a place where war doesn't exist. Thank you for being one of the brave and honorable that have kept our nation free. I miss you.

Danielle Hoover

June 01, 2011 | Colorado Springs, CO

To the family and friends of Pfc. Ryan E. Reed:
Please accept my remembrance of Ryan on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2011 | Carson City, NV

To the family of PFC Ryan E. Reed:
Please know that just as your loved one remains in your hearts and minds; his sacrifice, and that of your family, remains with the people he died defending. Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for his bravery and selflessness, or the heartache we feel for your loss. God bless and keep you always.

L Neal

March 19, 2011 | NC

Remembered By

Susan McKoy

January 27, 2011 | Wilmington, NC

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

PAUL FARRELL

September 16, 2010 | DUBLIN-IRELAND

To the family and friends of Pfc. Ryan E. Reed:
Remembering Ryan on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

April 29, 2010 | Carson City, NV

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